Digital Identity & Tech Policy: Nigeria’s NIMC is being repositioned as a driver of digital economic transformation after President Tinubu signed the NIMC Act, 2026—an explicit push to link governance with science, technology, and digital innovation. Investment & Residency Tech: Kenya Investment Authority is drafting a residency-by-investment “Golden Visa” model for long-term residency tied to major capital and job creation, with details still under review and likely needing new legislation. Guinea-Bissau Biodiversity & Marine Science: A new look at the Bijagós Archipelago highlights how tides, mangroves, and deltaic processes fuel exceptional biodiversity and wildlife feeding grounds—reinforcing the archipelago’s UNESCO World Heritage value. Russia–Africa Summit Tech & Payments: Guinea-Bissau confirmed it will participate in Russia’s October summit, where AI, digital economy, payment platforms, and food security (including local production) are set to be key themes. Malaria Genetics Research: A study on Anopheles gambiae complex adaptation tracks distinct genetic footprints across taxa, relevant for understanding how malaria mosquitoes evolve under different environments. Wildlife Behavior Research (Boé): Researchers returned to Boé National Park to study rare accumulative stone-throwing by chimpanzees, probing whether repeated tree-targeting signals communication or social meaning. Youth Skills & Jobs: Afrobarometer findings point to inadequate training and lack of job experience as top barriers to youth employment, with many young Africans preferring entrepreneurship over public-sector work.